Would you go to the wedding?

United States
November 8, 2010 2:08am CST
If a loved one was marrying a guy/girl you hated and you Know the marriage wasn't going to last, would you go to the wedding. Me? I hate marriage but I love weddings.I wouldn't think of the person I hate but the one I love. I would be there to support him/her. How about you?
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
12 Nov 10
Although a wedding is supposed to be a celebration of the couple, I would also like to think that is a farewell to a loved one. So, it doesn't matter if I hate the person he or she is marrying, or that I know that the marriage is doomed, I will still go to the wedding. Even if it is just to say that I'll be around in happy or not-so-happy times.
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• United States
12 Nov 10
A "farewell to a loved one."? Why? Won't they Still b able to talk to you and see you on occasion? And I agree . Showing up for the wedding is giving your support to your loved one or friend. It isn't about the intended!
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@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
8 Nov 10
I would go just to have fun and enjoy myself!I would Support the person even though I don't like them! I have not been to a wedding where I knew it would never work out but I know friends who have! Ny friend Chris went to a wedding like this a year ago. That marriage didn't even last a year and he knew it would happen! It amazes me people go through with a marriage when it is so obvious it won't work! People are so crazy!
• United States
8 Nov 10
I think it is the desire to have the wedding , not working on a marriage.
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@youless (112108)
• Guangzhou, China
9 Nov 10
Since I am not one of the couples, he/she should have enough reasons to marry with the one who I don't like. I can't judge it by myself. As long as he/she loves her/him, that's OK. Perhaps this marriage can last, who knows? All I can do is to attend to the wedding and be happy for them and wish them happy marriage. I love China
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
9 Nov 10
Hi Sarah, Like you, I would be there in support of the person I cared about. I may not think that the marriage was a good match but I would be hoping and praying that I was wrong. I'd wish them the best.
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@2004cqui (2812)
• United States
9 Nov 10
The wedding ceremony isn't just about the bride and groom, it is about the parents as well! A supportive friend of the family would go. Lets put it this way, if no one shows up it will still occur.
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@zjdway (25)
• Qingdao, China
9 Nov 10
As for me, i will go.For the people i love.Give him/her my wishes. Sometimes the person we hate maybe is not a bad man.Since the hate and the love are going to married,i will try to forgive the hate one.But maybe not like him/her as the loved one.
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• Canada
22 Nov 10
Well, I am currently studying to become a wedding planner, so I would go to the wedding for two reasons. a) Because I love the person, and not attending the wedding is not going to change anything. b) To take notes! If I didn't already plan the wedding, I'd take notes on how tense situations can be dealt with at weddings for the sake of the families.
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• United States
22 Nov 10
Fantastic.You are going to be the angel who saves the bride from losing her mind!Good Luck with your studies.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
8 Nov 10
I probably would go...why not? At least there would be some support there for him/her....
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@srganesh (6340)
• India
8 Nov 10
This is a tricky question. I can't ignore my loved one and at the same time, will not feel comfortable in a marriage of a hated one. I think, I would decide it at the moment only and I can't have a clear idea now. By the way, what is the difference between a marriage and a wedding?
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• United States
8 Nov 10
To me , marriage is the misery that happens after the wedding. It is the day to day war of wills. But The wedding is the ceremony that links these two people.It can be joyful and romantic. I Finally act like a girl so forgive me for this but I love seeing the wedding gown.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
8 Nov 10
Hi Sarah I wish I was healthier and fit to attend the weddings... In India, these ceremonies are believed to be once in a lifetime activities and this makes it more important to attend such occasions. Well, in the case you mention, if it is already late, I think I would have joined the party and wished the newly wed for the new life that they are starting. However, if there was time and I could, I would definitely give it a shot - tell the loved one that the other person involved is having this flaw or I have my feelings against him/her. But that would be just for once and then it is all upto them to decide. Regards, theSids.
• United States
8 Nov 10
I must confess I have only seen Indian weddings in movies. It looks so wonderful! I hope you will feel better real soon. ps. Happy Belated Deepavali!
• United States
14 Nov 10
I had a good teacher, one of my dear friends is Indian.You wedding sounds more personal and more Meaningful.Can you send me a privater message describing your wedding?
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
13 Nov 10
You know what Sarah - People in India are so much towards the west today that we nearley forget that it is Deepavali and not Diwali. But you being a non-Indian seem so close - you not only got the correct term but also spelled it 100% the way it is... I am so very much grateful... Thanks for the sweet wishes and yes, Indian weddings are more a show off - you find everything glittering and dazzling. However, our marriage(me and my wife Kavita(that means Poem in Hindi)) - was solemnized at a temple and it was quite a simple affair - no glamor and no dazzles. Thanks again, Regards, theSids.
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@asxenon (1440)
• Malaysia
8 Nov 10
Yes. I think i would be going to support the one i care for. Somehow i wish their wedding would be a smooth one and do hope that my guess is wrong and they would have a wonderful lifetime together as couple.
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@ellechoi (281)
• Hong Kong
8 Nov 10
Wedding , uhm i will go if the bride or groom is my relatives. Other's wedding , uhm , i think i don't want to go . Because, if i go to a wedding , even other or my relative , i can't eat much . Wedding food is not delicious, so i wouldn't eat much , or i will eat at home first , then eat something at wedding
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• United States
8 Nov 10
I call that doing a Scarlet . Scarlet O'Hara in the movie Gone With The Wind, would eat before the BBQ so at the party she would " eat like a bird" I do this All the time because I am a very picky eater. At a wedding All I want is a piece of cake.
• Philippines
8 Nov 10
I will surely go to the wedding if given the chance and the invitations. Even if I hate the person he/she is marrying, I will always be there to support him/her physically and emotionally by being present in one of the important day of his/her life.
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@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
8 Nov 10
If the situation of the wedding is for your relative I will go to the wedding, not for food, but to support and show your affection to them even your feeling will hurt becasue of the person you hated most. Meaning I will set aside my ego and sacrifice myself, who knows on that event you learn to forgive the person you hated most.. right? But do I need an invitation before I will go there? Hmmm I think you can receive invitation because your relative or not necessary the invitation. If not relative, I think not coming to the wedding because they call you gatecrusher... see you around
• United States
8 Nov 10
Agreed. My feelings for this person may never change but I want to support my family member or friend.
• Australia
8 Nov 10
I would still go to the wedding,it would seem petty if you don't.Guess you would have to grin and bear it.
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@beeh13u (1038)
• Philippines
8 Nov 10
I'll definitely will. Not because of them, but because of the food. I really love to eat so I am going to take that opportunity. I'll just support them and hope that it will work out well. Let them learn their mistakes. It's hard to talk to people in love right? We can share our views, but they'll only listen. They take that advice when the mistake happen. Reality bites.
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